852 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

This four-story, 8-unit "New Law Tenement" building at 852 Classon Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in March 2025, there were confirmed rodent violations that required follow-up inspections. The building has a history of water-related problems, with multiple complaints about leaks and plumbing issues in 2024, including heavy flow problems that were classified as emergencies.

Between 2021 and 2022, there were several heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, though these were typically resolved promptly. The most significant recent maintenance issues were documented in August 2023, when multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued concerning Apartment 7, including problems with the bathroom ceiling, floor, and various fixtures, as well as an open violation related to plastered surfaces. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing challenges with rodent control, as evidenced by multiple rodent activity inspections throughout 2022-2025, though recent inspections in 2025 showed bait application.

Bedbug reports were filed in 2024, though they appear to have been addressed. The property has also faced several environmental and safety concerns, including two active ECB violations from 2022 regarding unauthorized fencing with razor wire (with fines totaling $3,750), and historical issues with electrical work without proper permits. The building has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations for failure to certify corrections on hazardous violations between 2021 and 2023, though these were ultimately dismissed by the Department of Buildings.